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Transport from Bangkok to the Southern Islands

By Ubertramp • May 25th, 2008

There are several transport options when it comes to hitting the Thai Islands from Bangkok – here are a few of them with some tips on how to get more for your money.



(Lack of) Travel Plan: Update

By Ubertramp • May 25th, 2008

With so many new travel destinations right on my doorstep, I feel like a kiddie in a sweet shop. Although getting to all these places shouldn’t be too difficult, it seems that making a firm travel plan is.



Beer, Fighting and Football…and it’s not even Saturday Night

By Ubertramp • May 24th, 2008

It’s remarkable just how quickly things can turn a bit ugly. Last night it did just that, and brought about the first moral dilemma of the trip.



Muay Thai and Bangkok Bridgespotting for Beginners

By Ubertramp • May 24th, 2008

Finally, I get to see the bridge and share the joy - and make a new friend, too.



Not Your Average Garden Party

By Ubertramp • May 24th, 2008

Still closing the distance on that bridge, I got sidetracked yet again. What was in that big, white tent?



The Big Kahuna and the Bangkok Super Bridge

By Ubertramp • May 23rd, 2008

Although still in search of a belly full of Thai delights, I took a ‘quick detour’ on the way. A detour that I hoped would take me to the new Bangkok Superbridge, Saphan Phra Ram VIII.



Bangkok Street Food

By Ubertramp • May 22nd, 2008

With the appetite now back with a vengeance, it’s high time to sniff out some street eats…If you’re easily offended, skip this post.



Postcard from Bangkok

By Ubertramp • May 19th, 2008

It’s funny how quickly things can change in the space of one week.
Sunday just gone I was sitting at home, catching up on the latest adventures of other folks by way of their travel journals with excitement but also (if I dare admit it) a little envy, too. In my eyes, vicarious travel is a […]